BQS – Bunker Quantity Survey (Supervision Of Bunker Supply)

The Bunker Quantity Survey is the supervision of the vessel’s bunkering. This service has big importance to the managers / operators in view that the same is one of the biggest contributor to the cost of operating a vessel.

Seatech offers impartial and independent quantity measurement inspection, confirming fuel delivery or reporting shortages.

Scope of Bunker Quantity Survey (BQS):

  • Initial/final sounding of the bunker tanker and receiving vessel, prior/after bunker stem.
  • Sampling of fuel stemmed and subsequent testing for density, viscosity and water content by means of a certified laboratory.
  • Detailed bunker survey reports confirming fuel delivery or reporting shortage.
  • Sampling documentation photographs as requested or permitted.

Seatech Surveyors act as advisors in case of fuel shortage or disputes, assisting vessel’s Command in issuing Letter of Protest and contacting Suppliers.

A detailed Survey Report is issued after the completion of operation stating the way the bunkering was carried out, as well as, the survey findings.